What is an Adventist school like?

Read the following profiles and get an insight into an Adventist school.

> Longburn Adventist College (high school)
> Gilson College (primary & high school)
> Sydney Adventist College (high school)

Longburn Adventist College (New Zealand)

The main focus of Longburn Adventist College is to take care of student's individual needs and to make sure their academic and spiritual needs are met.

Longburn Adventist College is a day and boarding high school in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Students enjoy a -

• rural setting
• well-maintained and comfortable classrooms
• motel-style residence halls
• up-to-date Information and Communication Technology facilities
• advanced specialist classrooms.

Cultural, sporting, and recreational activities are also important features of Longburn Adventist College.

Here are some highlights of Longburn Adventist College -

The different cultures within the school give each student a chance to increase their knowledge of other cultures and make friends with people from around the world.

The Outdoor Education Programme gives students a chance to participate in activities such as hiking, kayaking and mountain biking. Students may also choose to be involved in extra curricular sports such as basketball, netball, volleyball, hockey and soccer.

A music studio with up-to-date recording facilities and CD production give students an edge when it comes to multimedia. Also, the college choir has a full programme of local and out of town performance engagements. In 1999, it reached the finals of the New Zealand Secondary Schools' Choral Festival.

Students have the chance to volunteer their service to the community. Trips have been made to Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, Waiheke Island and Whatatutu (Gisborne), for building and maintenance projects and to run vacation Bible schools for children. Students also may choose to be involved locally in ministering to prisons and other churches.

Gilson College caters for students from start to finish. It is a place where students, teachers and parents are developing values, character and personality based upon love for God, unselfish concern for others and personal self-respect. As a result, students become leaders of integrity and have values recognised by the community.

Here are some highlights from Gilson College -

Children are given a chance to reach their potential.

Toby, Kim, Joshua and Michelle at last week's Young Leaders training day.

Excursions can enhance the student's knowledge of a subject and show them new and creative ways of thinking.

Dean and David play with some high tech physics toys at the Frankston CSIRO laboratories as a part of their study on structures. They can be seen here determining the force necessary to break a piece of steel.

Learning by doing will leave children with a lasting impression.

Healthy food party

To celebrate good nutrition, Year One enjoyed a healthy food party. Delicious dishes included creamy pumpkin soup, salads, savouries, rice dishes and exotic fruit. To top off the occasion Miss Tinalli brought in her juicer and each child enjoyed a glass of fresh fruit juice. A wonderful luncheon was enjoyed by all.

Creativity is encouraged.

Natalie is among a large group of Year 5 and 6 students who have built some magnificent models of how life was like on the goldfields.

Gilson College seeks to encourage the spiritual, academic, physical and social development of each student, in a caring Christian environment that promotes excellence.

A wide range of activities and subjects are offered.

For more information visit their website - www.gilsoncollege.com

Sydney Adventist College (New South Wales)

Sydney Adventist College is a high school located in Sydney, Australia. It focuses on developing the character and values of each student. Through the activities held and subjects taught, the teachers aim to build the character and values of each student in academic, social and spiritual areas.

Here are some highlights of Sydney Adventist College -

Musical creativity and enthusiasm is encouraged. Students are given a chance to take part in concerts and to practice their skills learnt in class.

First Aid training is offered as part of the Physical Education program to allow students to learn about caring for others and being responsible.

A wide range of sports are offered and the facilities in Olympic Park, Homebush are used on a regular basis for swimming, aqua aerobics, athletics, self-defence, gymnastics and golf.

Camps and excursions are held to educate students outside the classroom and give them new experiences.

For more information on Sydney Adventist College visit their website www.sac.nsw.edu.au or call them on +61 2 9764 3200